Envelope or like article adapted for attachment to a button



Oct. 23, 1956 w. HIERSTEINER 2,767,902

ENVELOPE 0R LIKE ARTICLE ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A BUTTON Filed March 20, 1952 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 /0 J .q K e IIYVENTOR: WaH'er'Lee H/ersfemer.

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ENVELQPE OR LIKE ARTICLE ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A BUTTON 2 Sheets-Sheet Filed March 20, 1952 IN V EN TOR. Wa/fer lee Hie/5 fe/ner A T TORNEYS.

United States Patent ENVELOPE OR LIKE ARTICLE ADAPTED FOR ATTACHIVIENT TO A BUTTON Walter Lee Hiersteiner, Kansas City, Mo., assignor to Tension Envelope Corporation, Kansas City, Mo., a corporation of Delaware Application March 20, 1952, Serial No. 277,623 3 Claims. (Cl. 229-74) This invention relates to tags, envelopes, and the like for attachment to the button of a garment and has for its principal object to provide a device of this character that is easily and securely applied.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a tag or envelope structure that is of simple design and readily produced; to provide a tag or envelope with fastening means which results in a reinforcement surrounding the button to which it is to be attached; to provide a tag or envelope with looking tabs which are adapted to pass with the button through the button slot for preventing accidental distortion of the button slot; and to provide a structure that is easily removed from the button without damaging the button fastening or the cloth of the garment.

In accomplishing these and other objects of the invention hereinafter pointed out, I have provided improved structure, the preferred forms of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings wherein:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an envelope constructed in accordance with the present invention, the closure flap of the envelope being shown in open position for insertion of buttons or the like into the pocket of the envelope.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the rear face side of the envelope illustrating the closure flap in closed position and showing portions of the envelope broken away to better illustrate the construction.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the envelope applied to the button of a garment.

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the blank from which the envelope is formed.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a modified form of the invention and showing it attached to the button of a garment.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the reverse side of the envelope shown in Fig. 5, parts of the envelope being broken away to show the construction thereof.

Fig. 7 is an enlarged section on the line 77 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 8 is a plan view of the blank from which the envelope of Fig. 5 is formed.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a further modified form of the invention, the envelope being illustrated as attached to a button and parts thereof broken away to illustrate the gum seals.

Referring more in detail to the drawings and first to the form of invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive:

The envelope 1 is folded from a blank 2 having the shape illustrated in Fig. 4. The blank 2 is cut from a suitable sheet material to provide a substantially rectangular body portion 3 which forms the front of the envelope and which has side extensions 4 and 5 subsequently forming the back side of the envelope. The blank also has a bottom extension 6 which forms the bottom closure flap and anextension 7 which forms a top flap.

The side extensions 4 and 5 have their lower edges 8 and 9 substantially registering with a transverse score 10 on which the extension or bottom flap 6 is adapted to fold as later described. The upper edges 11 and 12 of the extensions 4 and 5 terminate short of a transverse score 13 which forms the fold for the flap 7. In the illustrated instance the extension 4 is approximately the same width as the body portion 3 while the extension 5 is only of suflicient width to provide a side seam as later described. The extension 4 has the upper edge 11 formed with an offset 14, that is, the edge is cut away to leave a wing portion 15 conforming to the height and width of the upper portion of the narrower extension 5 for a purpose later described.

The extensions 4 and 5 are adapted to fold on side scores 16 and 17 which define sides of the body portion 3, and they are of a combined width to overlap the front portion 3 and to provide the side seam when the blank is folded. The portion 3 has an elongated transverse opening 18, the longer edges 19 and 20 of which extend parallel with the score 13, and the edge 19 registers with the upper edge of the wing 15 and side extension 5. The end edges 21 and 22 of the opening 18 are inwardly of the side scores 16 and 17. The opening 18 is of sufficient length and width to freely pass the button to which the envelope is to be attached.

The flap 7 is shown as having inwardly curving side edges 23 and 24 that register with the side scores 16 and 17 and which join with transverse edges 25 and 26 that are located on opposite sides of tab-like projections 27 and 28 which are spaced apart by an inwardly extending V shape notch 29. The tab-like portions 27 and 28 have curving edges 30 and 31 that join with the edges 25 and 26.

The notch 29 has sides 32 and 33 diverging from a curved edge 34, and they join with transverse terminal edges 35 and 36 of the tab-like extensions. The depth of the flap 7 is such that when the flap is folded on the score 13, the edges 25 and 26 are above the edge 19 of the slotlike opening 18, and the edges 35 and 36 of the tab portions 27 and 28 are below the edge 20. The rounded portion 34 of the notch substantially registers with the edge 19 for purposes later described.

When the blank is folded, the extensions 4 and 5 are folded on the score 16 and 17, and the extension 4 overlaps the outside of the extension 5 to provide an inside side seam 37, although the extension 5 may be lapped over the extension 4 to form an outside side seam if such is desired. The lapping portions are secured together by a stripe of adhesive 38 as illustrated in Fig. 2. The bottom extension or flap 6 is then folded over the lower edges of the side extensions and secured thereto by a stripe of adhesive 39.

When thus folded, a pocket 40 is formed between the front and back portions and which has an insert opening 41 extending transversely of the body portion 3. When the envelope is to be used, the flap 7 is folded on the score 13 and sealed over the side projections or extensions 42 and 43 that are provided by the side extension 5 and wing 15. The extensions 42 and 43 slightly overlap the ends of the opening 18 and are engaged between the closure flap and the body portion 3 of the envelope to better guard the insert opening 41 and to stiffen the envelope about the notch 29.

In using the envelope, the insert such as a spare button is placed in the pocket 40 after which the flap 7 is folded on the score 13, and the flap 7 is passed back of the button A of the garment B with the notch passing the attaching thread C of the button. The button A is then in position to be passed through the slot-like opening 18 after which the tabs 27 and 28 are pushed through the lower portion of the opening 18 so that the edges 35 and 36 thereof overlap the edge 28, shown in Fig. 3. The tab projections 27 and 28 thus form a lock for retaining the flap 7 closed, with the entrance to the notch 29 closed by the edge 20. The envelope is thus securely attached to the button A and cannot become displaced therefrom without first returning the tabs 27 and 23 through the opening 18 so that the flap '7 may he slid upwardly over the button A after the button has been pushed through the opening 13.

The envelope may also be used for containing literature, guarantee certificates and other matter pertaining to the garment.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. and 6, the envelope is formed of a blank 2' as shown in Fig. 8 and which includes a substantially rectangular body portion 44 to form the front of the envelope and which has side extensions 45 and 46 for subsequently forming the back side of a completed envelope.

The blank also has a bottom extension 47 and a top extension 43 which form a bottom sealing flap and a top closure flap respectively. The side extensions 45 and 46 have their lower edges 49 and 50 registering with a transverse score 51 on which the bottom extension 47 is adapted to be folded.

The upper edges 52 and 53 of the extensions 45 and 46 terminate short of a transverse score 54 which forms the fold for the closure flap 48. The extensions 45 and 46 are of substantially the same width so that when they are folded on side scores 55 and 56, the marginal edges overlap to provide a central seam. The portion 57 between the upper edges 52 and 53 of the side extensions and the score 54 is provided with an elongated transverse opening 58 having the longer edges 59 and 60 extending parallel with the score 54 with the lower edge 69 extending in substantial registry with the edges 52 and 53.

The end edges 61 and 62 are spaced inwardly of the side scores 55 and 56 to provide an opening 58 of suflicient length and width to freely pass a button A to which the envelope is to be attached. The flap 48 is shown as having inwardly curved edges 63 and 64 that join with transverse edges 65 and 66 that are located on opposite sides of tab-like projections 67 and 68.

The tab-like projections 67 and 68 are spaced apart by an inwardly extending V shape notch 69 having diverging sides 70 and 71 joined by a curve 72. The outer ends of the edges 70 and 71 join in rounding curves 73 and 74 with terminal end edges 75 and 76 of the tabs 67 and 68. The depth of the flap 48 is such that when the flap is folded in the score 54, the edges 75 and 76 are below the edge 60 of the opening 58.

The rounded portion 72 of the notch 69 substantially registers with the edge 59 of the opening. When the blank is folded the extensions 45 and 46 are folded on the scores 55 and 56 and the marginal edges 76 and 77 overlap to provide a central back seam 78.

The lapping portions are secured together by a stripe of adhesive 79 as illustrated in Fig. 6. The bottom extension of the flap 47 is then folded over the lower edges of the side extensions 45 and 46 and are secured thereto by a stripe of adhesive 80. When thus folded, a pocket 81 is formed between the body portion 44 and the folded over side extensions 45 and 46 and which has an insert opening 81' extending transversely of the envelope as shown in Fig. 6.

The flap 48 is folded over the portion 57 on the score 54 and is sealed thereto by a stripe of adhesive 82 as best shown in Fig. 6. The fold and adhesive cooperate with the double thickness of material in forming a transverse reinforcement along the slot-like opening 58 and notch 69.

In applying the completed envelope as shown in Figs. 5 and 6 to a button A of a garment B, the rear side of the envelope is placed against the garment B with the open end of the notch 69 in alignment with the threads C that attach the button A. The envelope is drawn toward the button A to cause the threads C to be engaged by the rounded portion 72 of the notch. The button A is then in position to be passed through the opening 58 after which the tabs 67 and 68 are pushed through the lower portion of the opening 58 so that the end edges 75 and 76 thereof overlap the edge 60 of the opening as shown in Fig. 5. The tab projections thus form a lock for retaining the flap 48 substantially in the same manner as disclosed in the first described form of invention.

In this form of envelope, the upper side extensions are eliminated but the stiffness effected by the fold of the closure fiap and sealing gum 82 is sufficient to stiffen the envelope so that the inserts will not spill from the pocket.

In the form of invention illustrated in Fig. 9, the side extensions 83 and 84 are of relative width to provide a side seam 85 similar to the side seam of the first described form of invention, the seam being closed by stripe of adhesive 86. The bottom flap 87 is folded over the lower edge of the wider flap 83 and secured by a stripe of adhesive 88 to close the bottom portion of the envelope.

The body portion extends upwardly as at 89 above the upper edges 90 of the side flaps 83 and 84 and has an elongated opening 91 similar to the openings in the other described forms of the invention. The closure flap 92 in this form of the invention is of the same shape as the form of the invention shown in Fig. 9. However, when the envelope is applied to the button, the button is first passed through the opening 99 and then into the notch 93 as shown in Fig. 9.

From the foregoing, it is obvious that I have provided an envelope which is of simple and inexpensive construe tion and which may be readily attached to a garment by means of any of the buttons of the garment. The envelope is adapted to contain extra buttons, literature or the like pertaining to the garment.

While I have particularly described the invention in connection with an envelope, it is obvious that the button connecting means is adaptable to any tag or similar article that is adapted to be attached to a button of a garment or other article that may have buttons thereon.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. An envelope for attachment to a garment by means of a button secured to the garment, said envelope including, generally rectangular front and back sides having connection along three edges thereof to form a pocket therebetween and having an insert opening between the remaining edge of one side and an extension of the other side, said extension having a portion of single thickness provided with a transverse elongated opening with one longer edge of the opening extending parallel with said one remaining edge, said extension having a fiap extending thereacross and fixed along the opposite longer side of the elongated opening, said flap having an unattached portion covering said elongated opening on the side immediately adjacent the insert opening and having a relatively narrow notch extending from said other longitudinal edge and across the elongated opening to provide laterally disposed tab portions adapted to engage between the button and the face of the garment when the notch passes fastening means for the button to bring the major portion of the button through said elongated opening without passing the button through said notch, and tab portions having less width than the longer dimension of said opening and of a depth to project over the said one edge of the elongated opening when said tab portions are pushed therethrough to complete passage of the button through said elongated opening with said extension and said tab portions forming two thicknesses of material under said button.

2. An envelope for attachment to a garment by means of a button secured to the garment, said envelope including, generally rectangular front and back sides having connection along three edges thereof to form a pocket therebetween and having an insert opening between the remaining edge of one side and an extension of the other side, said extension having a portion of single thickness provided with a transverse elongated opening with one longer edge of the opening extending parallel with said one remaining edge, a flap extending across said extension and fixed thereto along the opposite longer side of the elongated opening, spaced apart extensions on said remaining edge and connected with said extension of said other side, said flap having an unattached portion covering said elongated opening on the side immediately adjacent the insert opening to cooperate with the spaced apart extensions in closing the insert opening and having a relatively narrow notch extending from said other longitudinal edge and across the elongated opening to provide laterally disposed tab portions adapted to engage between the button and the face of the garment when the notch passes fastening means for the button to bring the major portion of the button through said elongated opening Without passing the button through said notch, and tab portions having less width than the longer dimension of said opening and of a depth to project over the said one edge of the elongated opening when said tab portions are pushed therethrough to complete passage of the button through said elongated opening with said extension and said tab portions forming two thicknesses of material under said button.

3. An envelope for attachment to a garment by means of a button secured to the garment, said envelope including, generally rectangular front and back sides having connection along three edges thereof to form a pocket therebetween and having an insert opening between the remaining edge of one side and an extension of the other side, said extension having a portion of single thickness provided with a transverse elongated opening with one longer edge of the opening extending parallel with said one remaining edge, a flap extending across said extension and being fixed thereto along the opposite longer side of the elongated opening, said flap having an unattached portion covering said elongated opening on the side immediately adjacent the insert opening to cooperate with the spaced apart extensions in closing the insert opening and having a. relatively narrow notch extending from said other longitudinal edge and across the elongated opening to provide laterally disposed tab portions adapted for engaging between the button and the face of the garment when the fastening means for the button is in said notch and the button is 'on the side of the envelope opposite the garment, and tab portions on said flap having a depth to project over the said edge of the elongated opening immediately adjacent the insert opening.

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